Are you planning on extending and renovating your home on Bushfire Prone Land? Martin Kolarik Home Design specialises in creating stunning homes in bush settings, that reflect your dreams.
Imagine yourself in your home sitting comfortably within its environment and offering an atmosphere that echoes the lifestyle you want for your family.
Picture your sanctuary, effortlessly fusing style with bushfire protection features. Feel confident meeting local council fire safety standards with ease.
You can make that ideal living space a reality with Martin Kolarik.
Start the conversation with the right person
You have already decided that your family need more space and your home needs some improvements. You have chosen your property near the bush because it offers you a desirable lifestyle.
Before obtaining information from builders, neighbours, or bushfire consultants regarding your renovation, our best advice is to talk with a home designer who has experience across all these aspects of the project. To avoid your frustration, speak with Martin Kolarik as he can give you clear directions on all these matters.
Martin is experienced with all levels of BAL Ratings and will offer you advice on what is feasible for your property. With a suitable budget, we can help you realise your dream home. We coordinate all the consultants and there is no need to obtain any reports prior to working with us.
Confident design with all levels of BAL Ratings
Martin has been following the evolution of bushfire regulations for decades. As a result, he is at the forefront of the current regulations, subsequent bushfire construction techniques and appropriate available building materials.
Experience counts
Martin’s confidence is based on a wealth of experience in creating successful elegant designs for home extensions and additions for all BAL levels, especially in the higher BAL Rating areas, namely BAL-FZ (Flame Zone) and BAL-40.
Experienced consultants
With an extensive network of trusted consultants and builders experienced in working with projects on Bushfire Prone Land, we offer you a stress-free project.
Tailored designs
We craft unique designs of renovations on Bushfire Prone Land. These balance the regulations with your existing property and lifestyle aspirations.
Pride in our 100% track record for Approvals
The Martin Kolarik Home Design team has a flawless record in obtaining all necessary council approvals, including renovations in the top ratings of BAL F-Z and BAL-40. We work with our clients, consultants, and council for a smooth and effective result.
Realistic advice
We will be transparent with you regarding what is possible and feasible to make your dream a reality.
Home renovation on Bushfire Prone Land
Through Martin, you can enjoy your proximity to the bush. You will have an elegant and unique home that is also up to the latest standards in bushfire protection.
Strategic bushfire protection through design
Martin takes a strategic approach to all the constraints that apply to your property. Such constraints include the condition of your current building, council regulations, bushfire construction requirements based on the BAL Rating for your property, your budget and, most importantly, how you want to live in your home over time.
Martin has a deep understanding of the technical challenges of designing and building a home renovation on Bushfire Prone Land.
He prides himself on creating elegant designs that are in harmony with the local environment whilst retaining and adding to your home’s unique style.
Designing compliance with specific local requirements
Specific fire protection construction requirements will impact the design of the building. The integration of the regulations for the highest two BAL Ratings is quite technical and requires an experienced designer to create the solutions. The lower BAL Ratings are less restrictive, yet specific knowledge is still required.
Most decisions are required and resolved during the concept design as these decisions have implications for the whole project. Martin will save you valuable time and unnecessary expenses by resolving most design challenges and opportunities early in the design process. These decisions drive the design. For example, if fireproof shutters are required, this impacts the maximum size of windows and doors due to the potential clearances and the shutters available on the market.
There are development limitations. However, we know how to maximise your desired outcomes. Leave the technical issues to us so you can focus on your anticipation of the enjoyment your renovation will offer your family when completed.
The Councils that we focus on:
- Ku-ring Gai Council
- Lane Cove Council
- Willoughby Council
- Hornsby Council
- North Sydney Council
- Northern Beaches Council
- Ryde Council
How to know if your land is Bushfire Prone and the BAL Rating
Typically, people are very clear that they are on Bushfire Prone Land, simply because the view from their windows shows them the lovely view of the bush – this is often why they bought the property in the first place.
However, it is not always as simple as having the bush view to know if your property is classified as “Bushfire Prone Land”. A good way to find out initially is to check your property on the NSW Planning Portal.
Ultimately a Section 10.7 Planning Certificate will confirm that your property is on Bushfire Prone Land. This Certificate is issued by your local Council or is in the Contract for the sale and purchase of land if you purchased your property recently. However, a Section 10.7 Planning Certificate will not tell you the BAL (Bushfire Attack Level) Rating of your property.
Every property has its own individual BAL Rating. BAL Rating reports are written by a Certified Bushfire Consultant.
Bushfire home renovations are our specialty
It is possible, and we find a plethora of design solutions.
The challenges for renovating on Bushfire Prone Land are very real:
- Every property on Bushfire Prone Land is unique.
- Similarly, every design of an extension or addition is a unique design, as it must integrate comfortably with the existing property.
- You will have unique aspirations for your home renovation.
- There will be technical considerations that increase as the BAL Rating increases.
You will be amazed by what is possible!
At the commencement of every project on Bushfire Prone Land we always obtain a BAL Rating from our Accredited Bushfire Consultant.
We do this before commencing the design since the BAL Rating will affect how Martin designs your property. It will also affect how it is constructed, including the type of materials that are going to be suitable.
For example, according to the BAL Rating report, we can determine whether timber can be used externally, the window style and type of window frame material that will be suitable.
The most effective way to obtain the correct type of bushfire report is to leave this coordination to us.
Council approvals for renovating on Bushfire Prone Land
Approvals for the two highest levels, which are BAL-40 and BAL-FZ, can only be obtained by Development Application (DA) to your local Council.
If our Bushfire Consultant has ascertained that your site is rated BAL-29 or lower, and the design of your project meets all the requirements for a Complying Development Certificate (CDC) then one option is to apply for a CDC.
All other projects on Bushfire Prone Land will require a submission to your local Council for a DA.
What we offer
Elegant home transformation
The hallmark of our design is modern, elegant transformations that take advantage of your site and the home’s existing structure. This will elevate your experience of your home, making it a place you’ll love to live in and feel proud when guests visit.
Share in our confidence
We only work with trusted builders with specific bushfire construction experience. Combined with our 100% planning approval success. You can share our confidence in a service that will deliver.
Good design equals good investment
Good design will serve you well into the future. The home will always be functional and reflect your style choices.
Enjoyment in your peaceful sanctuary
The bush will be a wonderful place to relax and enjoy as you raise your family in the lifestyle of your dreams.
Contact
Take the first step by discussing with Martin what is possible with your home renovation on Bushfire Prone Land in Sydney’s northern suburbs.
Contact or call Martin today:
0407 900 068